These Are Our Loose Leaf Tea Education Posts from Hackberry Tea

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Introducing Matcha Part 1 | History and Processing

Matcha is known for being a Japanese tea, but it didn't originate in Japan. The use of matcha as we know it has an ancient beginning. Over 1000 yea...

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Honeybush Tea 101 | A Tea That Truly Lives Up to its Name

When I first heard of Honeybush tea, I thought it was a fun-sounding name. I figured it got its name because it probably tastes like honey. I had n...

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Pu'erh Tea 101 | The History, Preparation, & Benefits

It originally came from the Yunnan Province in China in 225 BC. Pu'er grew in popularity for its unique and delicious flavor due to its extended pe...

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Herbals & Wellness 101 | The History & Processing Methods

The idea behind drinking tea for health benefits isn't new. The earliest record of people drinking herbal teas for medicine dates back to 2737 BC i...

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Herbals, Tisanes, Rooibos... The Many Names of Caffeine-Free Teas!

When you hear the words black tea, green tea, or white tea, you know that tea comes from a leaf. But what do you think of when you hear the words ...

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Rooibos Tea 101 | How a Local Infusion Became a Global Sensation

Rooibos (pronounced “roy-boss”) is an herb native to South Africa. Despite their effort to harvest beyond their borders, South Africa continues to ...

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White Tea 101 | The History & Processing Methods

White tea originated in China during the Chinese Imperial Dynasties (600-1300). Tea drinking was a vital part of Chinese culture during this time....

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Green Tea 101 | The History & Processing Methods

The Origin Story The origin of green tea began in China, tracing back to 2737 B.C. The discovery occurred by accident when the Chinese Emperor...

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Black Tea 101 | The History & Processing Methods

Black tea was discovered in China in the mid 17th century. For many years, only green and oolong teas were consumed. The story of how black tea cam...

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The Battle of Traditional Black Teas: Yunnan Noir vs. Golden Monkey

I've often wondered what separates black teas. Are they all that different? We to put this question to the test. We compared our Golden Monkey bla...

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British Tea Traditions

Tea has been around for a very long time. Its start was most likely in China during the third millennium B.C. and was made popular in England by Ki...

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The Origin Story of Tea: How Did Tea Start In America?

Tea has been a universally enjoyed beverage for centuries. However, the origins and historical distribution of tea are not widely known. British cu...